TV producers are on the search for couple's willing to test their fidelity to the limit - and for singles who want to be the spanner in the works.

The hunt is on for partners claiming to be committed to one another to take part in the latest reality TV show Temptation Island, which proved a huge hit in America.

Makers of the series will be in Newcastle tomorrow looking for couples to take to a tropical island for a luxury two-week holiday.

Once there they are separated from their partner and taken to opposite ends of the island, where they spend the next 10 days surrounded by singles who have been specifically chosen to appeal to their tastes.

The aim is to see whether each couple will decide they have already found the one they are meant to be with or whether there might be someone better out there

London Weekend Television has begun the hunt for singles and couples to take part in the new version of the smash hit series - the first to star an all-UK cast.

In the US, the first series of Temptation Island drew audiences of up to 20 million views each week.

And in the UK the show proved more popular than new series of Friends and ER in with satellite TV viewers.

"We'll be in the pubs and clubs of Newcastle on Thursday to find people who want to take part," said an spokesperson.

"I'm sure there are many people out there who will want to give this a go." The series will be filmed in June.

The producers are also interested in hearing from potential participants and can be contacted on 0901 490 2222 or by email www.granadamedia.comtemptation